Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Mercy Crest Retirement Living
Mercy Crest Retirement Living provides assisted living and memory care in Barling, AR. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident continues living in an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
Having both care types on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move to a different level of care can happen within the community. The community has 102 beds and has served residents since 1992.
Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. Outdoor space extends across 19 acres, giving residents room to spend time outside on the grounds, and transportation to medical appointments is available for residents who need help getting to those visits. Medicaid is accepted as a payment option, which matters to a family whose savings may not cover a long stay. Cindy Taylor serves as the administrator.
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About this community
Mercy Crest Retirement Living is administered by Cindy Taylor.
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Info below is compiled from the AR Dept. of Human Services (DHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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| Mercy Crest Retirement Living | AL MC | Barling | 102
Facility
102
AR AVG
56
Rank
#8 / 110 | No |
16
Facility
16
AR AVG
31
Rank
#105 / 145 | - | - | Cindy Taylor | - |
| Brookdale Fort Smith | AL MC | Fort Smith | 100
Facility
100
AR AVG
56
Rank
#10 / 110 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
AR AVG
31
Rank
#24 / 145 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Franceska Markham | Emeritus Properties Ark Willow Brook LLC |
| Brookdale Russellville | AL | Russellville | 100
Facility
100
AR AVG
56
Rank
#10 / 110 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
AR AVG
31
Rank
#50 / 145 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Mindy Brigance | Emeritus Properties Ark Wildflower LLC |
| Brookdale Conway | AL | Conway | 100
Facility
100
AR AVG
56
Rank
#10 / 110 | Yes |
26
Facility
26
AR AVG
31
Rank
#82 / 145 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Joe Phillips | Emeritus Properties-Arkansas LLC |
| Butterfield Trail Village | AL CCRC IL NH SNF | Fayetteville | 87
Facility
87
AR AVG
56
Rank
#18 / 110 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
AR AVG
31
Rank
#44 / 145 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Jay M Green | Butterfield Trail Village, Incorporated |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AR assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Frequently Asked Questions about Mercy Crest Retirement Living
Is Mercy Crest Retirement Living in a walkable area?
Mercy Crest Retirement Living has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Are pets allowed at Mercy Crest Retirement Living?
No, Mercy Crest Retirement Living has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Mercy Crest Retirement Living?
The team at Mercy Crest Retirement Living can be reached at administrator@mercycrest.com.
Does Mercy Crest Retirement Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Mercy Crest Retirement Living is registered as a non-profit in AR.
Who is the administrator of Mercy Crest Retirement Living?
Cindy Taylor is the administrator of Mercy Crest Retirement Living.
How many beds does Mercy Crest Retirement Living have?
Mercy Crest Retirement Living has 102 beds.
Are there photos of Mercy Crest Retirement Living?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Mercy Crest Retirement Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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